Utah specialty contractor bonds.
$300 flat.

Also known as the Utah Specialty Contractor License Bond.

Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires a $15,000 license bond for most specialty contractor classifications. Ours is $300 flat — the price you see is the checkout price, identical for everyone. A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required for most specialty contractor classifications — filed with DOPL

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $15,000 bond, $300, no quote theater

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A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, and the price stays $300 either way

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How it works

Three steps to licensed.

Your DOPL license is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application — the only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with DOPL

Pay online and receive the executed bond ready to file with your contractor license application or renewal. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Utah licenses contractors through the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) under the Construction Trades Licensing Act, and conditions the license on a surety bond. For specialty contractor classifications — the trade classifications other than the general B100, E100, and R100 categories — the required bond amount is $15,000.

The bond is a license bond: it guarantees you operate within your licensed classification and comply with the Construction Trades Licensing Act and DOPL rules. It is a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety, and the State of Utah through DOPL (the obligee).

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The bond must be maintained throughout licensure until DOPL gives written permission to discontinue it. Note that DOPL can require a higher amount if an applicant’s financial, criminal, or disciplinary history warrants it.

Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-602 (Contractor License Bonds)Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-602, under the Construction Trades Licensing Act, requires a contractor to maintain a license bond acceptable to the Division of Professional Licensing throughout licensure. For specialty classifications (other than B100, E100, and R100), the bond amount is $15,000. The Division may increase the amount based on the applicant’s financial, criminal, or disciplinary history. Confirm your required amount with DOPL.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a UT specialty contractor license — a trade classification other than B100/E100/R100

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Renewing your specialty license and your bond is expiring or your surety non-renewed

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Adding a specialty classification that triggers the $15,000 bond requirement

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Reinstating after a lapse in your license or bond

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $15,000?No. You pay $300 — the price you see is the checkout price. The $15,000 is the surety's maximum liability; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires it as a condition of a specialty contractor license, under Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-602. No active bond, no license.

Why is my amount $15,000 and not higher?$15,000 is the standard amount for specialty classifications (other than the general B100, E100, and R100 categories). DOPL can require a higher amount if your financial, criminal, or disciplinary history indicates more coverage is warranted — if so, send us the figure and we’ll quote the bond at that amount.

Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — it's never a hard inquiry and never affects your score. It's the only extra step beyond the application, and it informs approval; the price stays $300 either way.

When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active until DOPL gives written permission to discontinue it.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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